In accordance with his personal wishes, Francis will not be buried in the Vatican grottoes but instead at the Basilica of St.

Cardinals have taken their first decisions following the death of Pope Francis, setting Saturday as the date for his funeral ...

Watch live as Cardinals meet at the Vatican in Rome on Tuesday (22 April) to discuss the funeral plans for Pope Francis. Pope ...

Historic rites and rituals are performed after the death of a pope, including gentle taps on a late pontiff's forehead with a ...

Cardinals are meeting on Tuesday to decide on the arrangements for the pontiff's funeral and the election of his successor.

A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...

Can’t tell a conclave from a congregation? A brief guide to the language of selecting a new Pope - A change in popes is a ...

The first congregation of the Cardinals met in the Synod Hall this morning to discuss when to hold the service for the Pope, ...